Pulmonary Function Technologist - Westmont
About The Position
Pulmonary Function Technologist – Wesmont Position Highlights: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Hours: Monday-Friday, hours vary Location: Westmont MOB Travel required to other locations as needed - Elmhurst, Naperville or Winfield 1x/week Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance. Access to a mental health benefit at no cost. Employer provided life and disability insurance. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. Immediate 401(k) match. 40 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to community engagement and social impact. Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree required
- Current Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure required.
- CPFT is required to be completed within 18 months of hire.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- A minimum of one year experience as a Pulmonary Function Technologist required.
- Proper evaluation of patients, their clinical response to testing and medication, assessment of patient effort, and independent application of diagnostic protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) preferred but not required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Performs pulmonary function testing, applies knowledge and testing protocols to determine extent of needed testing.
- Performs desaturation (Simple Stress) studies.
- Properly maintain, troubleshoot and clean PFT equipment per manufacturers and OSHA guidelines.
- Obtains pertinent patient history.
- Provides patient/family education on disease process and management and how to use medication administration devices correctly.
- Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in department records, and patient billing.
- Functions as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Precepts new employees and respiratory care students.
- Participates in initiatives including work audits and committee participation; develops protocols in conjunction with department leadership.
- Adherence to department policies and procedures; and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
